8th Annual Charter School Conference
Hilton Hotel & Conference Center • Marietta, GA
March 10 - 12, 2010
Sponsors List
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EdisonLearning EdisonLearning works with charter leaders and communities to create public schools that inspire students to think, learn and succeed. We partner with local boards to help students achieve lasting gains in performance and prepare them to meet their full potential and the expectations of the 21st century workplace. http://www.edisonlearning.com/ – Table #S15 |
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Sizemore Group Sizemore Group was founded in 1974 as a firm dedicated to sustainable design in architecture that serves the public good. Sizemore Group design venues in the educational, religious and civic environments. The firm is on a mission: to fill every project with a spirit of community, to create environments that bring about the best in all of us, and to instill a sense of shared values and memorable experiences. www.sizemoregroup.com- Table #S16 |
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Charter Schools USA Founded in 1997, Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is now one of the largest providers of charter school management services in the United States. We successfully manage foundation and municipal charters for grades pre-kindergarten through 12. CSUSA assists corporations, government entities, developers and nonprofit agencies with all aspects of charter school design, planning, development, financing, construction and operations. www.charterschoolsusa.com- Table #S19 |
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McKenna Long & Aldridge McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP is an international law firm with 475 attorneys and public policy advisors. Our government affairs practice encompasses all of the diverse ways in which business interacts with government. Our specialists provide legislative and regulatory counsel on behalf of clients who have issues with local, state and federal governments. We have broad experience in drafting legislation, developing and implementing legislative strategies, and formulating public-private partnerships. |
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National Heritage Academies National Heritage Academies (NHA) is a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based charter school management organization. NHA partners with independent school boards in the states of Michigan, Ohio, North Carolina, New York, Indiana, Louisiana and Georgia to manage all of a school’s daily operations. With a vision to better educate more children, NHA is privileged to operate 61 schools and serve more than 39,000 students and families. www.heritageacademies.com Table #S7 |
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SABIS SABIS® is a global education management organization that is distinguished by a 124-year track record in the successful operation of Pre-K – 12 schools in both the private and public sectors. SABIS® currently operates 75 college-preparatory schools, located in 15 countries, and serves 56,000 students. Eight schools managed by SABIS® are charter schools in the United States, where SABIS has proven successful in establishing start-up charters as well as taking over failing schools. SABIS® also offers charter schools access to its full educational program through licensing, an option currently being implemented in two New York charter schools. The SABIS program has proven effective in closing the achievement gap and preparing students for success in college and beyond. www.sabis.net – Table #S4 |
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Mosaica Education
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LifeSkills LifeSkills is a public charter school that offers an alternative learning environment for students who may have disengaged from conventional school, but still seek a state-recognized high school diploma. LifeSkills is operated by White Hat Management, LLC, the nation’s third-largest for-profit public charter school operator, serving more than 11,000 students, in a flexibly-scheduled, self-directed, computer-based, teacher-assisted environment, in which students follow an individualized path to success. www.wediducan.com – Table #S1 |
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Turner Construction Turner is the leading general builder in the U.S., offering clients a nationwide network of offices across the U.S. We offer a full range of construction services including: pre-construction, estimating, cost control, consulting, project management, program management and design/build. Our experience in K-12 projects makes Turner particularly effective in serving our clients’ needs. We understand what makes an educational facility unique from other types of buildings. www.turnerconstruction.com – Table #S14 |
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The American Federation for Children The American Federation for Children believes that all children deserve access to a high quality education. We advocate for smart policies and good laws that provide educational options for every family. Table #S20 |
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Connections Academy Connections Academy is a leading national provider of high-quality virtual public K-12 schools. Our schools deliver top quality, personalized education for students that combines certified teachers, a proven curriculum, technology tools, and community experiences to create a supportive and successful environment for children who want an individualized approach to education. www.connectionsacademy.com – Sip and Chat Area Located Across from Registration |
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IT Interconnect IT InterConnect, Inc. offers the technology services and solutions your school needs. Not only do we supply and support desktops, servers, content filters and firewalls; but we also provide consulting and support on clock and bell systems, paging systems, phone systems, cabling, and other essential infrastructure items. IT InterConnect partners with 1000’s of vendors to provide you with direct access to over 400,000 products. Our staff will help your school find an overall technology solution that meets your budget and long term goals. We care about the success of your school. www.itinterconnect.com – Table #S12 |
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BWT Risk Advisors, Montgomery Insurance BWT Risk Advisors, Montgomery Insurance and Summit Consulting hope that you have a GREAT Convention! BWT Risk Advisors is a Georgia based Independent Insurance and Risk Management Firm. We are here with two of our strategic business partners that specialize in insurance solutions for Charter Schools. We believe that a one size fits all approach is not the best way educate a child or make decisions regarding your Insurance and Risk Management. Let us customize a solution for you! Table #S5 |
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CDW-G CDW-G provides IT products and services for government, education and healthcare. CDW-G partners with 1500 + vendors to provide over 110,000 information technology products. Beyond the products CDW-G provides expertise, customer support and competitive pricing tailored to fit the unique needs of education. www.cdwg.com - Table #S18 |
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Ledco, Inc LEDCO, Inc. a Division of Graphic Laminating manufactures a complete line of premium quality laminators and laminating films. The Educator 25” and the Professor 27” are built specifically to fit the needs of schools and other institutions. LEDCO laminators are internationally recognized for quality and reliability and every LEDCO laminator carries a two-year warranty on parts and labor. Graphic Laminating is the exclusive distributor of Durafilm thermal laminating films. www.graphiclaminating.com- Table #S17 |
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Complete Computer Solutions With a passion for education, the Complete Computer Solutions team has been consulting with K-12 institutions to ensure maximum utility of technology in the classroom. We have been assisting schools with technology planning, teacher and administrator professional development, hardware and software selection, financing, and overall technology integration. Our partnerships with organizations such as IBM, Lenovo, McAfee, Microsoft, Salesforce.com, Staples, and Symantec allow us to provide our clients with complete business and educational technology solutions. www.CCSAtlanta.com – Table #S3 |
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Staples With Staples Charter Business Advantage you will receive: • Access to the Staples “Unbelievable” catalog with 3,000 most commonly used items Savings made easy To begin saving you must register, simply go to: http://linkregistration.stapleslink.com/c/s?RegFormId=229833 Table #S2 |
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AirTran Airways AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI) and a Fortune 1000 company, has been ranked the number one low cost carrier in the Airline Quality Rating study for the past two years. AirTran is the only major airline with Wi-Fi on every flight and offers coast-to-coast service on North America’s newest all-Boeing fleet. Its low-cost, high-quality product also includes assigned seating, Business Class and complimentary XM Satellite Radio on every flight. |
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Georgia Aquarium The aim of the Georgia Aquarium Education Department is to make the education experience an extension of the classroom. We have written objectives that are aligned with the Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) at each grade level. Our environmental educators are trained to engage your students while encouraging curiosity that goes beyond the classroom. One of our environmental educators will guide you and your students throughout your entire journey. Our goal is to provide your students with a memorable experience inspiring future environmental stewards. www.georgiaaquarium.org – Table #S6 |
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DeVry University As one of the largest degree-granting higher education systems in North America, DeVry University provides high-quality, career-oriented associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in technology, science, business and the arts. The seven master’s degree programs in management are offered through DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management. More than 76,000 students are enrolled at its more than 90 locations in 26 states and Canada, as well as through DeVry University’s online delivery. The academic programs have a curriculum that is highly responsive to industry trends and taught by working professionals. Locally DeVry University and Keller Graduate School of Management have seven Atlanta-area locations. DeVry University and Keller Graduate School of Management are accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org. Click on www. atl.devry.edu to learn more, or call 404.270.2803. Table #S8 |
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Barnes & Noble Books Barnes & Noble supports educators and schools by offering discount programs for an individual teacher’s purchases for the classroom or a school’s bulk book-buying needs. Barnes & Noble stores nationwide also host events four times a year and offer special promotions and additional discounts to educators. Visit www.bn.com to find an event happening at a local store near you. To find out more information about our discount program for educators visit a local store or go to www.bn.com/educator. Table #S10 |
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